Data Analysis : ANALYTICS JOB GUIDE (US) — 2022

4 min readJan 8, 2023

In this project, we will explore the compensation given by different companies in the field of analytics. The data is sourced form various places and after a lot of wrangling and uncovering hidden insights a dashboard has been made for you to search for jobs easily.

Tech used:

Python
SQL
Tableau

Datasets:

1. Data Science and STEM salaries — Levels.fyi, 2021
2. Forbes — Louis Columbus — Analytics Demand — 2020
3. Top 5 Data Analyst skills that employers want in 2022, Stephan Greet
4. How to become a Junior Analyst/Data Scientist — Glassdoor
5. Cost of living in the United States — 2022
6.Z Business/Data Analyst Demographics in the US — 2022, Zippia
7. Housing Dataset — Zillow
8. Data Scientist Salary Map 2021, Galvanize
9. Data Science Skills Survey, Kashyap Raibagi — 2022
10. Hays US Salary guide — 2022

The market landscape for analytics roles is strong, with a high demand for professionals across a variety of industries including finance, healthcare, retail, and technology. There are many career paths available to analytics professionals, ranging from entry-level positions such as data analysts or business analysts to more advanced roles such as data scientists or data engineers. The cost of living and salary for analytics professionals can vary widely depending on location, with cities such as San Francisco and New York tending to have higher costs of living and higher salaries. The total compensation for analytics professionals can also vary depending on their industry, with base salary potentially supplemented by bonuses, stock options, and other benefits. Analytics professionals come from various educational and professional backgrounds, but often have strong mathematical and statistical skills and experience working with data. To advance their careers, analytics professionals may want to consider continuing their education, gaining practical experience, and networking with other professionals in the industry. Having a list of references that can speak to an individual’s skills and experiences can also be helpful in finding new job opportunities.

So, How do you stand out?

Earn a degree or certification, take online courses or attend workshops, participate in hackathons or data science competitions, join a data science community, and gain practical experience through projects, internships, or clubs. Formal education and training, as well as hands-on experience, can both be valuable in developing your skills and advancing your career in this field.

JOB AVAILABILITY & SKILL REQUIREMENTS — 2022

It is difficult to predict the exact job availability and skill requirements for data science in 2022 with any certainty, as it will depend on a variety of factors such as the state of the economy, the demand for data science skills in different industries, and the development of new technologies. However, it is likely that data science will continue to be a high-demand field, as data and analytics are becoming increasingly important in a wide range of industries. In order to be competitive in the job market, it will be important for data scientists to have strong technical skills, such as programming and statistical analysis, as well as strong communication and problem-solving skills. It may also be helpful to specialize in a particular industry or domain, such as healthcare or finance, in order to stand out in the job market.

CAREER PROGRESSION: GROWTH ANALYSIS ACROSS ROLES

Cost of Living vs Total Compensation(USD)

INDUSTRY-WISE: TOTAL COMPENSATION

DATA/BUSINESS ANALYTICS — DEMOGRAPHICS & STATISTICS

And Now, Finally, a job search portal that tells you if your company giving you good compensation based on the region.

This portal shows you can negotiate with the company when they offer you compensation lower than expected.

I am now trying to find a job as a data scientist so I hope this post helps you as it helps me in finding the right job and the right compensation. If you like my article, please give me a thumbs up.

You can visit my GitHub for this dashboard and other projects. Please feel free to reach me at kshp95@gmail.com. You can also reach me at my LinkedIn.